What does it take to become a professional skier? We’re following UK freeskier Ross Welch to find out. Once again a nice ten hour drive set the scene for another competition. This time we were heading to Zakopane, Poland for the Polish Freeski Open. We travelled with Joe Hides (GB Slopestyle athlete) and Bartek Sibiga (Polish freeskier). On our arrival […]
What does it take to become a professional skier? This season we’ll be following UK freeskier Ross Welch to find out. So, I have just arrived in Mayrhofen where i will be spending the next five months training for upcoming competitions. It was a long drive but worth every second as on our first day we were graced with a bluebird day and great conditions throughout. Before I show you a brief run through of the park here’s some exciting news about a recent event in London, The O’Neill Shoreditch Showdown.
Ski+board Deputy Editor Rosie Barcroft headed to Shoreditch for the O’Neill Shoreditch Showdown – a freestyle event in the heart of the capital. ‘Ridonculous!’ I’ve decided that’s my new favourite word. Well, that and ‘funkage’… Where did I pick up these words (I hear you ask)? Three words. O’Neill Shoreditch Showdown.
Katie Blundell (26) is a professional snowboarder. She’s won the Slopestyle event at The British Championships in Tignes, France for the last two years. And her next stop is Clapham Common, London for Freeze Festival. Ski+board Deputy Editor, Rosie Barcroft catches up with her at the Snozone in Milton Keynes to find out what she’s been up to…
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